Let's be honest, fashion and football aren’t exactly what you would call happy bedfellows. With the exception of David Beckham, we don’t usually refer to footballers are style icons, but that could be about to change.

England manager Gareth Southgate is shaping up to be the most stylish gaffer at the World Cup 2018, and it’s all thanks to his £65 Marks & Spencer waistcoat.

OK, so Gareth hasn’t always been lauded for his style, but he’s had a bit of a make-over. The plaid shirts of yesteryear have been replaced with smart suits, expensive shoes and a fashionable, neatly trimmed beard.

But the crux of this look is his sharp tailored three-piece suit. So far, he’s showcased a blue version with a red, white and blue tie for England's matches against Tunisia, Panama and their crucial win against Colombia.

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Signs that Gareth was sharpening up his act were evident back in November 2017, when he wore a waistcoat at England's international friendly against Germany.

Then in April, he was spotted looking rather dapper in the stands at the Everton and Liverpool premier league match, in a zip-up green jacket layered under a suit, with a flat cap. His new look garnered high praise.

Gareth during the Everton and Liverpool match in April (Image: Getty)

But the England manager is not alone when it comes to his love of the waistcoat. Other celeb fans include David Beckham, David Gandy, Jamie Redknapp, Gary Barlow and Ricky Martin.